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Better Kid Care provides evidence-informed professional development to early care and education and youth development professionals to improve the quality of their care and educational practices. Online training is available for child care professionals with more than 300 relevant courses.
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June 11, 2024
Healthy Lunch Tips
As a child care provider, you play a major role in the health and development of the children in your care. One essential need of young children is adequate food and proper nutrition. If you participate in the Child and Adult Care Feeding Program (CACFP), you already know that a specific meal pattern is required for reimbursement. If you prepare the meals on-site, it may be easy to get caught in a menu rut. However, with a little creativity, mealtime can be an important opportunity to expose children to new and exciting foods. Read on for some quick tips to consider.
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May 16, 2024
From the Courtroom to the Classroom: A Reflection on Brown v. Board of Education Seventy Years Later
The Brown v. Board of Education ruling permeated most sectors of American life, from education to housing to economics, but the legacy of the ruling is complex. As educators reflect on this 70th anniversary, it seems clear that we are still striving to realize the core promise of the Brown ruling: educational equity.
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May 13, 2024
Strengthen Your Well-being Through Mindful and Caring Self-practice
Early childhood education (ECE) professionals need to take care of themselves to support and care for children. Mindfulness is a path that can help educators recognize patterns of thought or behavior that may negatively affect caring for oneself. When one feels overwhelmed or stressed, it can be difficult to focus attention. It may be challenging to support children in the learning setting. Nurturing self-care practices can be a powerful way to build resiliency, manage stress, and become a more effective educator.
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April 30, 2024
Summer is Almost Here! Are You Ready for Staff Training?
Get a jump on your summer staff training with BKC On Demand!
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